{"id":9710,"date":"2019-01-18T09:46:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T01:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=9710"},"modified":"2019-01-17T16:10:05","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T08:10:05","slug":"hakodate-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/01\/18\/hakodate-park\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN TRAVEL: Hakodate Park, One of the Oldest Parks in Hokkaido"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kids and kids-at-heart will surely enjoy in Hakodate Park!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Built in 1879, Hakodate Park is one of the oldest parks across Hokkaido. It\u2019s a family-friendly attraction which is ideal for those traveling with kids. It features different rides that the public can enjoy for only\u00a0\u00a5300.<\/p>\n

\"\"Let your toddlers enjoy an afternoon at the park!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

One ride that you shouldn\u2019t miss out on is the Rotary Chair, a wagon-type ride that lets you circle around the tracks speedily. It\u2019s a fun, crazy attraction that will make you weak in the knees from laughing!<\/p>\n

\"\"Filipino TV Personality Robi Domingo tries the Rotary Chair<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the type to stay away from thrilling attractions, ride their Ferris Wheel which gives a panoramic view of the sakura-filled park in spring.<\/p>\n

\n\"\"Ride the Ferris Wheel for a better view of sakura trees!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Aside from the rides, a leisurely stroll around Hakodate Park will take you to some historic monuments such as sculptures, stone lanterns, and memorial monuments. At night, a water fountain lights up that makes the night more beautiful.\u00a0When you visit Hakodate Park in\u00a0autumn, you will see scenic autumn foliage at the Shirakawa bridge.<\/p>\n

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How to go here
\nTake the tram and get off at Aoyagi-machi Station. From there, it\u00a0takes about a 3-minute walk to the park.<\/p>\n

Details
\n<\/strong>Address: 17 Aoyagi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
\nOperating Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Friday); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Weekends and Holidays)
\nFees: Admission is free; some rides have corresponding fees
\nContact: +81-138-22-7255
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.hakodate-jts-kosya.jp\/park\/hakodate\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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This first appeared on Philippine Primer\u00a0magazine’s January 2019 issue.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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